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E374 VBU

1987 Bedford CF2

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,592 mi
Last recorded45,592 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford CF244,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE374 VBU
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 45,592 miles

both front inner arches corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 45,448 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

corrosion to door steps

oil leak

unable to fully check brakes

Fail 4 Apr 2025 45,448 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

corrosion to door steps

oil leak

unable to fully check brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,281 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to n/s door step

o/s frt innerarch holed

oil leak

unable to fully check frt brakes,

Fail 19 Apr 2024 45,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

o/s frt innerarch holed

oil leak

unable to fully check frt brakes,

corrosion to n/s door step

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,972 miles

Offside Front under wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 44,971 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front under wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 44,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 43,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 42,983 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,468 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,973 miles

Central prop shaft bush worn

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,638 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,673 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,479 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,392 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 34,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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E374 VBU is a 1987 Bedford CF2 in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E374 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E374 VBU is a 1987 Bedford CF2, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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